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Ambar
Eastern European Restaurant$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
"The Balkan Experience is amazing- defer to your waiter and have..."(3 Tips)
"The drunken mussels are amazing!"(3 Tips)
"my birthday for bottomless drinks"(3 Tips)
"unlimited brunch is fantastic!! the cinnamon sweet sourdough..."(2 Tips)
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Behrad EatsApril 14, 2014The Balkan Burger here is fantastic, the patty is almost like kabob, with onions are mixed in with the meat. It hast cucumber-yogurt and a roasted pepper cheese spread. A unique and delicious burger!
Cicely LMay 14, 2016Our table purchased the $49 each unlimited special and we were not disappointed! The cocktails and all sorts of tapas were awesome and the service was so friendly and informative. It was wonderful!- Behrad EatsApril 14, 2014Like other Sandoval restaurants, it features the $35 unlimited brunch, but here they serve full size portions and items like the Olivier Salad with Prosciutto and Balkan Burger are simply delicious!
- Leemor YuravlivkerOctober 6, 2019Great food, great service. Highlights were cheese spread, sesame salmon, mushroom crepes, Brussels sprouts and for dessert: apple pie and forest “gnocchi” 👍
Chris HigginbothamMay 22, 2016The mojitos, the pork, the salmon, the Brussels sprouts.... all are to die for. Great food, drinks and service from Bisan. Came for a friend's birthday and it was the perfect experience.
Rob ZajdelAugust 13, 2019Came for restaurant and did the unlimited deal. All I can say is I’ll be back to try everything I didn’t eat because we got full. Try the orange chocolate gnocchi dessert even if you can’t eat more!
Briana BaileyFebruary 26, 2017Love this restaurant! Great service and great food. LOVE the breads they make! Goes so nicely with all of the spreads and cheeses. Balkan cheese, lamb&veal sausage, Brussel sprouts, Balkan salad, etc!
Daniel MJanuary 14, 2024Brunch does not disappoint! The cheese pie, meat pie, and the cinnamon sweet truffle sourdough stole the show. Great meal with great service.
AdrianaOctober 3, 2016We had the red quinoa salad,the drunken mussels, and the ambar burguer. For dessert, the forest gnocchi (to share). Everything was excellent!
- Dee EvansNovember 22, 2015The Balkan panini and Balkan burger were amazing. The traditional mimosa was a little strong, but the ambar mimosa was sensational. Balkan food is the bomb, always and forever. Very underrated
Allicat22 WAugust 25, 2017Lovely dinner, introduced the kids to a huge variety of new foods, we really like the tapas! It's a bit loud if any kids or adults are sensitive to noise, but the food was awesome!- Behrad EatsFebruary 15, 2016Order the delicious and creamy Drunken Mussels – Dagnje: rakija, garlic, capers, lemon, somun, & cream.
Daycation DCOctober 12, 2017Go for the bottomless brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Don't miss the cinnamon sourdoughs and mini waffles! Read more
Washington PostMarch 10, 2013A tribute to the former Yugoslavia and a style of cooking influenced by Greece, Turkey, Austria and Hungary. A bread basket ($6) introduces diners to recurring accents in the Serbian repertoire. Read more- Washington PostOctober 16, 2013The rustic, two-floor room is no mere novelty act. Influenced by Greece, Turkey, Austria and Hungary, the robust food is good anytime, fall and winter best of all.
- Byron WilkesDecember 18, 2015Love this place!! Went on my birthday for bottomless drinks and small plates and had one of the best birthdays yet. Great service too!
Terese WatersJuly 2, 2023It was a real treat to have such a tasty variety. We came in out of the rain seeking shelter and what we discovered was a revelation in every bite!
Danielle DaSilvaJune 11, 2018You must do the Balkan Experience, well worth the price, every dish is amazing. Don't leave without a shot of rakija.
Jimmy JohnsonJuly 24, 2016All dishes are served similar to tapas. Balkan Salad. Balkan Kabab and the Hummus are a few of my favorites ☆☆☆☆☆
Mona LisaOctober 25, 2014Great food and service. Brussels sprouts on yogurt with bacon was especially amazing. As was the Kajmak bar spreads. Amaze-balls
Metztli IbanezAugust 13, 2017The potatoes and the mussels were fantastic! There is a happy hour from 4 to 7 many things at 5 boxes!
MK McKenzieMay 2, 2017Gotta do the Balkan Experience - $50 unlimited drinks and small plates. Steak frites and salmon were my favorites.
Jonathan KeamApril 6, 2014Great food, great service, great ambiance. The gnocci forest dessert was sooo good. Don't miss this spot!
VenuAugust 30, 2014Best cheap hh in cap hill. Largest selection of rakia in dc. My Serbian friends approve.- JenniferDecember 20, 2018Skip the main dining room at sit at the bar upstairs. Order the sour cabbage, it’s fantastic
- Chelsea StephensAugust 31, 2014unlimited brunch is fantastic!! the cinnamon sweet sourdough fritters with Nutella...to die for!!
- The Balkan Experience is amazing- defer to your waiter and have them bring you all their favorites
Stuart WrightJuly 21, 2017The Balkan experience $35, buys you unlimited delicious plates of everything!
Eric BreeseJuly 31, 2016Do all you can eat / bottomless. Meat dishes are good, but be sure to try all spreads.
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 10, 2014The Bitches Say: B+. All-in-all, Ambar is a mixed bag. An A+ for decor and ambiance, a C for service, and a B for cuisine. Making its final grade a B+.- Alexis LongFebruary 28, 2014The drunken mussels are amazing! Some of the best mussels I've had in DC.
Shannon CrabillOctober 9, 2013Great for brunch. The mimosas were amazing and you have to try the fried apples.
Angie HarmonAugust 12, 2014Bottomless small plates AND drinks. Balkan kebab is amazing. Balkan beer is mediocre.
Brianna MulliganMay 29, 2013Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4, unlimited small plates and cocktails for $35
Djordje RakicMarch 17, 2014It was ok. Portions are small (specially compared to the traditional). However it features authentic tastes and great quality of food. Overall a bit overpriced.
Ryan KearneyFebruary 10, 2013The food is good enough (except the overcooked pork tenderloin) to take the bad taste of generic lounge music out of your mouth.
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 4:30 PM–10:00 PM
(202) 813-3039
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